Guinea-Bissau dissolves parliament after coup bid

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo issued a decree closing down the opposition-dominated parliament and announced a date for legislative elections would be "set at the opportune moment, in line with the constitution".

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo conducts a press conference. AFP FILE PHOTO

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | AFP

The president of Guinea-Bissau on Monday dissolved parliament ahead of fresh elections saying an "attempted coup" had plunged the West African nation into

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Guinea-Bissau dissolves parliament after coup bid

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo issued a decree closing down the opposition-dominated parliament and announced a date for legislative elections would be "set at the opportune moment, in line with the constitution".

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo conducts a press conference. AFP FILE PHOTO

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